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covering is called myelin. With MS, the myelin on nerves in the brain and spinal cord is damaged. The ... called lumbar puncture. It checks the fluid around your brain and spinal cord for signs of nerve sheath

spinal cord and spinal nerves. The surgeon separates out the nerves that are sending messages from ... move more easily, and to reduce pain. During this surgery, certain spinal nerves that are causing

*Spinal Cord Disease ... nervous system. It relays messages between the brain and body. Problems with the spinal cord can cause ... Spinal cord disease can cause a loss of sensation and movement. Learn more about resources ... 41207;understanding spinal cord disease;spinal cord disease;spinal stenosis

bundle of nerves that carries messages back and forth from your brain to your muscles and other soft ... between the vertebrae and out to your muscles. Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere from

system consists of the brain, spinal cord, 12 pairs of nerves that come from the brain and brain stem ... , and the nerves that come from the spinal cord. The circulation to the brain, arising from the arteries ... neurological exam;mental status exam;motor function and balance exam;sensory exam;reflex exam

parts of the brain and spinal cord. It can cause mild to severe symptoms. In most cases, the problem ... treatment. These include experts in brain and spinal cord problems (neurologists and neurosurgeons

is seen when the nerve injury is in the brain or the spinal cord. A reflex bowel problem is also ... scan of your brain or spinal cord and an ultrasound of the anus. Treatment includes creating a

the spinal cord. You may have constipation. Signals between the colon and the brain are disrupted ... waste is stored before it leaves the body. A spinal cord injury or a nerve disease may damage the ... Neurogenic Bowel;bowel function;spinal cord injury;nerve disease;constipation;bowel accident

The Parts of the Brain ... is the central nervous system (CNS)? The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain is an ... control centers for the heart and lungs. Spinal cord. A large bundle of nerve fibers located ... anatomy brain;anatomy human brain;brain illustration;brain picture;brain diagram;p00773

signals. These signals travel from nerves through the spinal cord to your brain. The brain registers ... be done by a nurse anesthetist. How pain is blocked The spinal cord is the main path for pain

nervous system consists of the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves from these areas, as well as the ... system consists of the brain, spinal cord, 12 nerves that come from the brain, and the nerves that

into the lower back, into the spinal canal. This is the area around the spinal cord and nerves. The ... . CSF is the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord. Evoked potentials. This test records the

disorders Neuritis and neuropathy Brain and spinal cord tumors Multiple sclerosis ... training in various subspecialties of neurology. Neurologists treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord

*SCI Tx and Rehab ... hospital or treatment center for rehabilitation. Spinal Cord Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation ... . Spinal cord injury can have lifelong (permanent) effects. Counseling helps the injured person and ... 85321;spinal cord injury: treatment and rehabilitation;spinal cord injury treatment;spinal cord ... injury rehabilitation;treatment and rehab, spinal cord injury

muscles and nerves of the urinary system work together to hold urine in the bladder and then release it ... at the right time. Nerves carry messages from the bladder to the brain. And they carry messages from

many different causes. It is often caused by nerve, spinal cord, or brain irritation or damage. It ... an implanted spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator.  When to worry Most often, pins and ... pins and needles;limb falls asleep;paresthesia

Surgery Rehabilitation for Post-Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injury ... Nervous System Disorders Pinched Nerve Acute Spinal Cord Injury Alzheimer Disease Caring ... neurological disorder, acute spinal cord injury, alzheimers disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ... , als, bells palsy, brain tumors, epilepsy, seizure, guillain barré syndrome, headache, muscular

vessels in the brain and spinal cord Issues with the pituitary gland, such as prolactinomas ... spinal cord and spine Issues with nerves, like carpal tunnel or trapped ulnar nerve Problems with

. These nerve fibers carry signals between the brain and body. The spinal cord, just like the brain, is ... . Running through the spinal canal is a long bundle of nerves and nerve cells called the spinal cord

, they form a canal that protects and supports the spinal cord. Nerves, called nerve roots, branch ... puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal stenosis most often affects the upper back ... spinal stenosis; low back pain; back pain; spine; spinal cord; spinal canal; osteoarthritis; herniated disk; rheumatoid arthritis